Bracelet product and kit for storing food, candy or things

ABSTRACT

A bracelet product for storing food, candy, powders and other things has several elements including a flexible container or enclosure adapted to be worn on the wrist, the flexible enclosure has a means for opening so as to insert items such as candy, food or things (once the candy or food is gone, and a means for connecting the enclosure around a wrist or other body part of a user. The bracelet product can include a funnel for loading the tube with candy, food, things and items, which can be sold as a kit.

This application is based on and claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/819,498 by Samantha Sperrazza, Jeffrey Sperrazza, and Marisa Sperrazza, filed May 3, 2013, the contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is in the field of candy products and in particular is a bracelet that can store candy, and other small food items inside.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the past, candies to be worn on the wrist as a bracelet have been manufactured where the candy part is made into a bead-shape with a hole in the middle. A suitable number of beaded candies are threaded through the hole in the middle. The tread can be stretchable so as to make Stretchable Candy Jewelry Bracelets.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

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It is an object of the present invention to provide advantages of the apparatus, system and method of.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus, system and method of treatment that advantageously can be operated.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus, system and method of . . . that advantageously can be configured

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the following drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various figures unless otherwise specified.

For a better understanding of the present invention, reference will be made to the following Description of the Embodiments, which is to be read in association with the accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, show certain aspects of the subject matter disclosed herein and, together with the description, help explain some of the principles associated with the disclosed implementations, wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a bracelet product filled with candy, food or things and kit in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrates a coupling for a bracelet product in the open and closed position in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 3 illustrates a coupling for a bracelet product in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Non-limiting embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like elements throughout. While the invention has been described in detail with respect to the preferred embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated that upon reading and understanding of the foregoing, certain variations to the preferred embodiments will become apparent, which variations are nonetheless within the spirit and scope of the invention.

The terms “a” or “an”, as used herein, are defined as one or as more than one. The term “plurality”, as used herein, is defined as two or as more than two. The term “another”, as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms “including” and/or “having”, as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term “coupled”, as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically.

Reference throughout this document to “some embodiments”, “one embodiment”, “certain embodiments”, and “an embodiment” or similar terms means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearances of such phrases or in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments without limitation.

The term “or” as used herein is to be interpreted as an inclusive or meaning any one or any combination. Therefore, “A, B or C” means any of the following: “A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B and C”. An exception to this definition will occur only when a combination of elements, functions, steps or acts are in some way inherently mutually exclusive.

The drawings featured in the figures are provided for the purposes of illustrating some embodiments of the present invention, and are not to be considered as limitation thereto. Term “means” preceding a present participle of an operation indicates a desired function for which there is one or more embodiments, i.e., one or more methods, devices, or apparatuses for achieving the desired function and that one skilled in the art could select from these or their equivalent in view of the disclosure herein and use of the term “means” is not intended to be limiting.

As used herein the term “bracelet” “bracelet product” refers to an article adapted to be worn on the wrist or other body part such as the neck, ankle, and the like

As used herein the term “food” “candy” refers to eatable or edible substances, fit to be eaten as food.

As used herein the term “powder” refers to fine dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance, whereby eatable or edible substances are preferred according to the present invention such as powdered candy; however, non-edible substances are contemplated as the kit allows the bracelet product to be filled with dirt, sand and other granular, powdered substances.

As used herein the term “coupler” refers to a device or thing for joining pieces, ends or that couples or links items together.

As used herein the term “things” refers to an entity, object or creature.

According to one embodiment of the present invention illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 3, a bracelet product 10 for storing food, candy, powders and other things has several elements including a flexible container or enclosure 11 adapted to be worn on the wrist or other body part such as the neck, ankle and the like. The flexible enclosure 11 can be configured as flexible tube having open ends 12, 13 that can be closed or sealed with one or more end cap 14, 15 for opening and closing end 12, end 13, or both ends 12, 13 of the enclosure 11, and a flexible coupler 16 to create a loop 17 by connecting the ends 12, 13 within the coupler 16 so as to secure around a wrist or other body part of a user. The ends 12, 13 of the bracelet product 10 are configured for opening and closing so as to insert items 20 such as candy, food, powder, or things (once the candy or food is gone). The bracelet product 10 can include a funnel 18 so as to re-fill the bracelet product 10 as candy, food, powder, or things and sold together as a kit 19.

As illustrated in FIGS. 2A, 2B and 3, the coupler 16 of the bracelet product 10 can be an integral coupler that allows for items to be put in and taken out of the enclosure 11 as well as to connect the open ends 12, 13 with a sealing coupler 30, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, or a single coupler 40, as shown in FIG. 3. Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the sealing coupler 30 has one portion 36 configured with an end 31 for inserting, for example, in end 12 of tube 11, a head 32 and a sealing ring 33. The other portion 38 is configured with an end 34 for inserting, for example, in end 13 of tube 11 and a receiving cap 35. The portions 36 and 38 are adapted to be snap and close so as to join the ends 12, 13 in a closed position, as shown in FIG. 2B, or alternatively to snap open to an open position as shown in FIG. 2A. The coupler 40, as shown in FIG. 3, also can be inserted into the ends 12, 13 of the enclosure 11 whereby inserted portion 41 has a raised tab 42 that secures firmly to the end 12, and portion 43 has a releasable tab 44 that secures in a releasable way the end 13 of the enclosure 11.

The enclosure 11 is preferably configured from tubular material such as, for example, enclosure 11 can be manufactured from flexible, non-toxic PVC tubing available from a hardware or Lowe's store, such as, Watts in ⅜″ PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing with qualities of Certified to NSF 61 section 9 clean drinking water standard, First run materials containing only ingredients approved by the FDA for use in food and beverage applications, Excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, and many solvents, Handles a wide variety of chemicals, gases, and liquids, and Easy to use.

Type Clear vinyl tubing Material PVC Color Clear Outside Diameter (Inches) ½″ Inside Diameter (Inches) ⅜″ Size - Length 10′  Max PSI Rating (PSI) 55.0 Recommended Working PSI (PSI) 19.0 Max Operating Temperature (Degrees) 175.0 

Enclosure 11 configured to be flexible so that it can be wrapped around the wrist at least one time or at least one loop. In one embodiment, the enclosure 11 is made to be wrapped once around, for example, the wrist to form a circle shape. It is preferable to utilize non-toxic tubing. Non-toxic tubing is made from food grade PVC plastic which is safe for storage of food, candy and similar items.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the enclosure 11 for the candy or food is configured from flexible, non-toxic PVC tubing having dimensions are ½″ outside diameter and ⅜″ inside diameter. The tubing can be cut into predetermined lengths, for example, cut to a suitable length of 8½ inches for children. A bracelet product 10 for adult can have a predetermined length dimension ranging from 8½ to 11 inches, which has been shown to be suitable for larger wrists.

As above, the enclosure 11 is bent in the shape of a circle. The ends 12 and 13 of the tubing can be joined by the coupler 16. As illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2A, 2B, and 3, the coupler 16 fits onto the tube, or alternatively couplers 30, 40 fit into the tube, either by adapting the outer dimensions or inner dimensions. For example, the the coupler 16 can be made of the same flexible PVC material with dimensions of ⅝″ outside diameter and ½″ inside diameter. The connector 20 can be approximately 1″ long.

Alternatively, at least one end of the tube, for example, end 12, is closed by end cap 14 such as a plug or other suitable seal. End 12 is adapted to have end cap 14 fit therein, for example, a ⅜″ plastic cap 14, 15, or alternatively an inserted coupling 30 or 40, fits tightly inside the tubing so items 20 such as food, candy or other things are retained therein and cannot slip out. The other end 13 is open so it can be filled, emptied or used to dispense food, candy or other things. In this manner, the enclosure 11 of the bracelet product 10 is adapted to be filled and refilled with the funnel 19.

In operation, according to FIGS. 1-3, a enclosure 11 of flexible material forms the is adapted to have at least one end 12 of the enclosure is closed by end cap 14. A coupler 16 is placed over end 12 of the enclosure. The other end 13 can be loaded or otherwise filled from the open its opening. The coupler can be used to join open end 13 and end 14 with cap 14 to form the loop 17. Alternatively, another cap 15 can close open end 13 and the coupler 16 can join ends 12, 13. In each embodiment, the coupler 16 creates a closed loop 17 whereby items 20 are retained in the tube, as shown in the FIG. 1.

The open end 13, nonetheless, and alternatively, may also be fitted with a cap 15 that is easy to remove made up of rubber or plastic. The tubing of the enclosure 11 can be configured as see-through or clear so you may view the contents, and it is washable. In some embodiments, the bracelet can be decorated in a variety of ways such as with stickers, ink, stamping, or otherwise as desired.

A bracelet product 10, or candy bracelet according to the present invention, can be adapted to have the bracelet of larger or smaller dimensions, for example, using larger or smaller size tubing to accommodate different types of food, candy, candy powders or other items. For example, a smaller diameter bracelet can be made from clear PVC tubing that is in the shape of a circle. The tubing dimensions are ⅜″ outside diameter and ¼″ inside diameter. The tubing, as above, can be cut to a suitable length of 8½ for children and 8½″-11″ suitable for adult and/or larger wrists. The tubing is bent in the shape of a circle and closes via a connector 20 that it fits into, made of the same material with dimensions of ½″ outside diameter and ⅜″ inside diameter. The coupling 16, or alternatively 30 and 40, is approximately 1″ long. One end of the bracelet has a ⅜″ plastic cap 14 that fits tightly inside the tubing so candy/food cannot slip out and the other end is open so it can be filled or used to dispense the candy/food inside. The tubing is clear so you may view the contents, and it is washable.) The open end may also be fitted with a stopper that is easy to remove made up of rubber or plastic.

While certain configurations of structures have been illustrated for the purposes of presenting the basic structures of the present invention, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that other variations are possible which would still fall within the scope of the appended claims. Additional advantages and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described herein. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A product for storing food, candy, powders and other things comprising: a flexible enclosure adapted configured with open ends that can be closed or sealed with one or more end caps; and a flexible flexible coupler whereby the coupler can create a loop by connecting the ends within the coupler so as to secure around a wrist or other body part of a user.
 2. A kit for preparing an edible product comprising: a flexible enclosure adapted configured with open ends that can be closed or sealed with one or more end caps; and a flexible flexible coupler whereby the coupler can create a loop by connecting the ends within the coupler so as to secure around a wrist or other body part of a user; and a funnel. 